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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Summary
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Course Duration |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
4 years full-time 4 years |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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Course Costs |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
Credit Points |
320 |
320 |
Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent: QueenslandPrerequisites: English (4, SA). Recommended studies: Mathematics A. NSW & ACTAssumed knowledge
VictoriaPrerequisites: Units 1 and 2 general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. |
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all sub-tests). Students completing an Australian Year 12 in NSW who do not achieve Band 4 in two units of English and Mathematics will be required to complete concurrent literacy and numeracy units within their program of study. |
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Description
This course is designed to develop generalist primary teachers with particular strengths in literacy, mathematics, science and religious education who meet the requirements to teach in Catholic, independent and government schools.
The course aims to produce teachers who continue to think deeply and critically about the ends and means of education and the social, political and cultural contexts that shape schools. It will produce teachers who will continue to grow professionally, and who are committed to working justly and collaboratively to make a positive difference in the lives of their students, shaping a more just and equitable society.
Students will be engaged in a holistic approach to learning, incorporating a genuine respect of all cultures, religions, traditions and history, and will be assisted in developing an identity nourished by both a spiritual and intellectual sagacity.
Studies in religious education and theology are included in the course to enable graduates to obtain accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic schools. Students not seeking such accreditation may undertake approved alternative units. In Queensland and in Victoria, the course includes a Lutheran strand. Students choosing to complete this strand are accredited to teach in Lutheran primary schools. In addition students wishing to teach in Anglican schools (in Queensland only) can take alternative units.
Professional Experience
Students must complete professional experience units in schools during which time they are required to be available full-time.
Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course
Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion. In Queensland this is called a Blue Card.
International students must also obtain and present their relevant police check from their home country and from any other country/ies where they have been domiciled for twelve months or more in the last ten years. These police checks must be sighted and authenticated before students will be permitted to undertake a professional placement in schools.
English Language Requirements
IELTS with an overall score 7.0, including an individual score of 7.0 for all tests.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
